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A review by bookivore
Paperclip by Seb Doubinsky
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is an interesting book with some intriguing concepts, painting a picture of a society not too far removed from reality. Magic, politics, and ethics all play pivotal roles.
It doesn't feel like it's put together quite right, though. The Waldo chapters are good in their own right, but don't have a function in the narrative that I could identify. As for the rest of the book, it could have been pared down to a single story line and made into a dynamic short story (or two). For a longer piece it needed more fleshing out, development and connections to work to its full potential.
It doesn't feel like it's put together quite right, though. The Waldo chapters are good in their own right, but don't have a function in the narrative that I could identify. As for the rest of the book, it could have been pared down to a single story line and made into a dynamic short story (or two). For a longer piece it needed more fleshing out, development and connections to work to its full potential.